renewed 1 of 2

adjective

as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor I was a renewed reader after that short nap

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renewed

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verb

past tense of renew
1
as in restored
to bring back to a former condition or vigor the trip to New York renewed our enthusiasm for travel

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2
as in resumed
to begin again or return to after an interruption with daybreak, the rescue team will renew its efforts to reach the stranded mountain climbers

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3
as in revived
to bring back to life, practice, or activity the spate of recent movies based on classic comic book characters has renewed interest in the comics themselves

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4
as in repeated
to make or do again I can only renew my offer to help—it's up to them to accept it

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Recent Examples of renewed
Adjective
Durbin believes the science is strong enough to attract renewed interest. — New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025 During the renewed investigation, police returned to the 1800 block of Clarke Boulevard and used radar to search for new leads in the disappearance. — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 Increasing awareness about nutritional issues and problems caused by climate change have spurred renewed interest in fonio as an alternative to popular grains such as rice and wheat in the 21st century. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Mar. 2026 Consumers are turning to nondigital activities for entertainment in an effort to unplug, reclaim their attention spans and find renewed fulfillment in real-life experiences. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025 Federal courts have previously ruled that the juror’s error did not justify a new trial, but Maxwell argued new statements contradict earlier findings and warrant renewed scrutiny. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025 The comments appeared to spook oil traders, with Brent and WTI crude both moving higher on fears of renewed escalation, though crude remains below the psychologically important $100-per-barrel level. — Dylan Butts, CNBC, 4 June 2026 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed renewed interest in what is known as the India-Middle-East-Europe Economic Corridor. — ABC News, 17 June 2026 While President Claudia Sheinbaum has signaled renewed openness to private investment, including partnerships in electricity and a possible revival of fracking, her administration’s statism continues to weigh on Mexico’s appeal relative to regional peers. — Juan Pablo Spinetto, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The finale may leave viewers feeling unsettled, but the show has already been renewed for a second season. — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026 The show was canceled after six seasons in 2023, only to then be renewed for a seventh and final season. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 That could well be a possibility in future after Dutton Ranch was renewed for a second season. — Peter White, Deadline, 3 July 2026 The Vatican’s declaration has renewed attention on one of the Charlotte region’s most complex corners of Catholic life. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 In February 2026, Deadline confirmed that Dark Winds had been renewed for a fifth season, which is slated to premiere in 2027. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 From escalating conflicts across the globe to renewed debates over socialism, government power and individual liberty, this special edition examines the defining issues shaping America’s future. — Bill Wachsberger, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2026 The American experiment, though imperfect, requires each generation's stewardship through hard work, community building, and creating opportunities, ensuring the dream is renewed, not just consumed. — Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The 4th of July weekend leads us into a very satisfying week of new content on Netflix, including the 2026 reboot of Little House on the Prairie (which has already been renewed for a second season). — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewed
  1. refreshed
  2. restored
  3. resumed
  4. revived
  5. repeated
  6. energized
  7. recreated
  8. continued
Adjective
  • Customers will also notice a refreshed visual identity.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • So the Pep Guardiola era is over, with a domestic double in the bag and a season that suggests a refreshed Manchester City are on the right lines.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Definition of refreshed
Verb
  • The restaurant received a score of 62 and were closed until hot water was restored.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
  • He was restored to the starting lineup against Belgium, but was taken off midway through the second half.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of restored
Verb
  • The bank said previous interventions had only temporarily interrupted the yen’s slide before USD/JPY resumed climbing, and expects a similar pattern if authorities intervene again.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • In mid-February, the Gemini Cooperation initially resumed their joint ME11/IMX service, which connects India and the Middle East ⁠with the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of resumed
Verb
  • Stewart’s voice from the film was revived just a few years ago in a new advertising campaign from Visit Fort Worth.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
  • After years working on his own and with his wife, the singer Lani Hall, Alpert revived the Tijuana Brass name in 2024 and launched a tour that will stop Sunday night at the Hollywood Bowl.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of revived
Verb
  • Ramírez then repeated one of the lines from his viral video expressing gratitude for Mexico’s newfound joy.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Having real and repeated connections with a Nationals player like Cavalli could connect the team more with the people closest to it.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of repeated
Adjective
  • Sleeping well is an important part of feeling energized, focused, and calm throughout the day.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 28 June 2026
  • But the dog days of summer stand no chance against Brandon Dorlus — as energized, motivated and driven as ever after a breakthrough second season.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of energized
Verb
  • Higgins also recreated Zendaya’s iconic tennis ball heels from the Challengers press tour.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Shooting took place across Ho Chi Minh City and Orange County and Los Angeles, California, in April 2025, with the bulk of the wartime sequences captured on Vietnamese soil rather than recreated on a studio backlot abroad.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 June 2026
Definition of recreated
Verb
  • The Heat began Tuesday by retaining three-point shooting forward Simone Fontecchio in free agency, and then continued to address its need for outside shooting when league-wide free agent negotiations were permitted to begin Tuesday night.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • Still, the landowner had continued to find pieces of wreckage for years.
    — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of continued

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“Renewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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